The Morning Rush

On Monday's Rush, Tony C takes a look back at Championship Sunday and takes a brief look ahead to Super Bowl LIV between the Chiefs and 49ers.

Tony is joined in studio once again by Jordan Nicewarner (@DatDudeNice), and the guys talk about a variety of things, including the AFC and NFC title games; the ongoing fallout from the Astros' sign-stealing scandal; and Ovechkin vs. Lemieux.

The guys also go off the beaten sports path to talk about getting in shape, movies, and how late is too late to return a text or phone call?

On Friday's Rush, Tony C gives his thoughts on the Mets' decision to part ways with manager Carlos Beltran in the wake of the Astros' sign-stealing scandal.

Tony looks at Championship Sunday in the NFL, and he gives his Big 4 Picks of the Week. He also compares the careers of Alex Ovechkin and Mario Lemieux, as Ovechkin is one goal away from tying Lemieux on the NHL's all-time goals list.

We also hear an interview by Joe Shuta with former NFL first-rounder Tony Mandarich, and Brian Chase catches up with Hampshire boys' basketball coach Danny Alkire, and HHS athletic director Trey Stewart, who updates us on the school's stadium renovation project.

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C celebrates former Steelers safety Donnie Shell finally getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He then makes a push for one of the architects of the 1970's Steelers to get into the Hall as well.

Tony also talks about the ongoing MLB investigation into cheating, and wonders if new Mets manager Carlos Beltran will be the next to go.

Mike Burke (@MikeBurkeMDT) takes his usual seat in studio for the final two hours of the show. He gives his thoughts on the MLB cheating scandal and Maryland basketbal.

The guys talk about the changes to the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament, and Tony and Mike square off in another Morning Rush Draft. Today's topic: Biggest cheating scandals in sports history.

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C tries to decompress from a maddening and frustrating day (and night) on the road, and he does some therapeutic venting.

Tony looks at the continuing fallout from MLB's sign-stealing scandal involving the Astros and Red Sox

Joe Shuta catches up with 16-year MLB veteran Neil Walker for a Rush Interview.

And Chapin Jewell (@ChapinJewell) of the Mineral Daily News-Tribune takes his usual seat in the 8:00 hour to talk MinCo and area sports.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C breaks down LSU's victory in the national title game over Clemson. Did LSU put together the greatest single season in college football history, and did QB Joe Burrow put together the best individual single season we've ever seen?

Tony is joined in studio once again by Mike Burke (@MikeBurkeMDT).

The guys talk national championship and the Ravens' flameout. They also look at the MLB's punishment of the Houston Astros and sort through the fallout.

On today's Rush, Tony C breaks down the weekend's Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.

What happened to the Ravens?

Is Bill O'Brien really that bad?

Did the Seahawks get hosed in the final minutes of their loss to the Packers?

Tony is joined in studio by Jordan Nicewarner (@DatDudeNice) for the final two hours of the show. The guys continue to talk Ravens collapse, and they preview the national title game between LSU and Clemson.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C breaks down the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs and gives his Big 4 Picks of the Week (1:43:16 mark).

Tony also wraps up the Patriots dynasty discussion, and the trade rumors are swirling around Starling Marte once again after the Pirates signed Guillermo Heredia from the Rays.

And Joe Shuta catches up with former Steelers safety and 4-time Super Bowl champion Mike Wagner (0:56:34 mark).

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C talks about Pitt snapping its 22-game road losing streak in the ACC with its win at North Carolina, and the job Jeff Capel has done with the Panthers in a short period of time

Tony and Mike Burke (@MikeBurkeMDT) get together to hold their weekly Morning Rush Draft. Today's topic: Greatest sports dynasties of all time (0:52:00 mark).

And the guys are joined in studio by Bishop Walsh head basketball coach Dan Prete and school principal Dr. Ray Kiddy to talk Spartan hoops! (1:18:00 mark)

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C breaks down Maryland's big home win over Ohio State on Tuesday night.

Tony looks at the newest NFL head coaches: Matt Rhule (Carolina) and Joe Judge (NY Giants), and wonders if either one of them will work out.

Tony also wonders what Josh McDaniels has ever done to always be in consideration for an NHL head coaching position, and he states his case on the Patriots being two separate NFL dynasties and not one big 20-year dynasty.

And Chapin Jewell of the Mineral Daily News-Tribune is back in the saddle after a holiday hiatus to talk Mineral County sports, including an impressive start by the Frankfort girls' basketball team.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C recaps a defensive gem by West Virginia at Oklahoma State, and he gives kudos to the Nationals for not resting after their first World Series title.

Mike Burke takes his usual seat in studio for the final two hours. The guys talk Nationals free agency, the Cowboys' hiring of Mike McCarthy, should teams risk a high draft pick on Tua, and what will things look like next season in New England.